Director: Jay Roach
Writer: Shawn Harwell, Chris Henchy
Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott
Released: August 9, 2012
Rating: (MA)
Runtime: 85 minutes
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Story: When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Centre. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family's political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As Election Day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other.
Cast:
Will Ferrell Cam Brady
Zach Galifianakis Marty Huggins
Jason Sudeikis Mitch
Dylan McDermott Tim Wattley
Katherine LaNasa Rose Brady
Sarah Baker Mitzi Huggins
John Lithgow Glenn Motch
Dan Aykroyd Wade Motch
Brian Cox Raymond Huggins
Karen Maruyama Mrs. Yao
Grant Goodman Clay Huggins
Kya Haywood Dylan Huggins
Randall Cunningham Cam Jr.
Madison Wolfe Jessica Brady
Thomas Middleditch Travis